Social Justice in the Context of Globalization: A Review of John Rawls's Theory
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This article examines the concept of social justice in the context of globalization by reviewing and analyzing John Rawls's theory of justice. The study begins by presenting the key principles of Rawls's theory, including the principle of equal liberty, the difference principle, and the principle of fair equality of opportunity. It then analyzes the limitations of this theory in addressing global inequality issues, particularly the constraints of the nation-state framework, global inequalities, and environmental problems. The article presents perspectives of contemporary thinkers who have attempted to expand and improve Rawls's theory to better align with the globalized context, such as concepts of global justice, intergenerational justice, and justice as capability. The article concludes by proposing approaches to develop social justice theories that respond to the challenges of the modern world, including the development of a global justice framework, integration of environmental dimensions, and promotion of civil society participation. This study highlights the importance of reviewing and developing justice theories to align with the challenges of the globalization era, in order to create a theoretical foundation for building a fair and sustainable world for all.
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